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Barnardos NZCommunity resources for childrenLEAP
0800 WHATSUP
Barnardos Center Based Early Learning
Home Based Early Learning
Family Breakdown Assessment (FBA)
Children's Safety Programme
Womens Safety Programme
Parenting through Separation
Incredible Years
Family Start
Bumps to Babies
Parent Mentoring Programme
Children's Supervised Contact
Active Dads
Specialist group homes
Ph: 03 539 0019
Email: info@Barnardos.org.nz
186 Queen Street Richmond, Level 1. Tahunanui Nelson 7011https://barnardos.org.nz/
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Brainwaves TrustParent EducationEarly years education sessions
Kaupapa maori sessions
Rangatahi sessions
Trauma sessions
Ph: 09 528 3981
Email: info@brainwave.org.nz
https://brainwave.org.nz/whanau/
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Caring FamiliesHealing centered and trauma informed support for families caring for children who are not biologically their own Nelson Whānau Support Group
Nelson and Tasman Association
FASD Nelson Support Group
Facebook Support Group – Nelson
1-1 Caregiver Support – Behavioural, Policy and Legal, Educational
Ph: 03 929 6578
Mob: 027 369 3333
Email: uppersouth@caringfamilies.org.nz
https://www.caringfamilies.org.nz/our-work-redesign/
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Community Care Trust (CCT)People with:
An intellectual disability
ASD
A disability caused by injury (via ACC)
Physical impairment
High and complex support needs
Challenging behaviour
A disability – who have committed a crime

Children and young people requiring urgent supported accommodation (via Oranga Tamariki)
1-1 Support tailored to the individual including:
Planning for the future
Being part of the community
Supported living
Skill development
Specialist support
Ph: 0800 800 001
Email: info@cct.org.nz
106 Collingwood Street, Nelson, 7010https://cct.org.nz/how-we-can-help/
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Dyspraxia Support Group of NZSupport for children, young people and adults with dyspraxia and their whanau, caregivers and professionals. Support, training, resources and information about dyspraxia.
Active Facebook Groups
Parent-to-Parent Support
Workshops and Seminars
Ph: 03 358 3249
Email: dyspraxia.centre@xtra.co.nz
https://dyspraxia.org.nz/Requires a membership = $60 per year for families
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Empowerment TrustSupport for potential victims and perpetrators of all types of violence. Supporting healthy relationships and conflict resolution aged 0-18+Family and Sexual Violence Prevention
Bullying prevention, healthy boundaries, de-escalating conflict, and socio-emotional skills.
Kidpower Children’s Program and Resource Kits (age 0-12)
Teenpower/Fullpower Health Relationships (age 13+)
Fullpower for teens/adults with cognitive disabilities
PLD for Educators
Trauma informed education workshops
Whānau Workshops
Community Groups
Freephone: 0800 543 769, Ph: 03 5432669, Email: safeNZ@empowermenttrust.nz31 Wallace Street, Motueka 7120https://empowermenttrust.nz/Pay per workshop/program
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ExploreSupport for challenging behaviour, alcohol and drugs, autism, mental health, and wellbeing. PIVOT alcohol and drug support (self pay) including counselling, workshops, peer support, whānau support, virtual support, and aftercare
Psychology assessment, therapy, and counselling
Targeted parent support for autism
Exploring Autism program
Teen Life Program (ASD)
Ph: 0800 605 001
Email: explore@explore.org.nz
https://explorewellbeing.org.nz/Not sure if all services are provided in Nelson
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FASD-CanFetal Alcohol Spectrum DisorderInformation about FASD including diagnosis, education, mental health, funding, and navigating common issues
Educational for parents and professionals
Useful resources
Advocacy
Parent Education Webinars
Hui
Support Groups
Facebook group for peer support – individuals with FASD
Email: admin@fasd-can.org.nzhttps://www.fasd-can.org.nz/Requires (free) membership
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Fossil CreekMental wellbeing through animal therapyAnimal Assisted Therapy
Individual Therapy
Online Therapy
Group Therapy
Intensive Therapy
Respite
Ph: 03 970 0620
Email: fossilcreekfarm11@gmail.com
100 Garden Valley Road, Wairoa Valley 7091, Tasman, Nelson,https://fossilcreekfarm.co.nz/User pays - $80 per hour for children
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Gateway Housing Trust (Snapshot)Youth (11-17) at risk of offendingYouth Workers
Community Initiated Support
Short term 1-1 sessions
Big brother/sister approach
Ph: 03 545 7100
Email: admin@ght.co.nz
Unit 1/203 Milton Street, The Wood, Nelson 7010https://www.ght.co.nz/
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Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenGrandparents raising grandchildren Support Groups
Community Outreach
Advocacy
Education and Training
Financial Support
Respite
Support Groups
Ph: 0800 472 637
Email: nelson@grg.org.nz
https://www.grg.org.nz/Free membership needed
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He Matapuna Ora - Family StartProvides support during pregnancy and for babies up to 3 years.Home-based service for parent health, welfare and education
Organisation of food parcels through community food bank in emergencies
Ph: 03 547 0940
Email: reception@familystartnelson.co.nz
73 Quarantine Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/support-for-families/support-programmes/family-start/Referrals only taken until child is 1 (or 2 in exceptional circumstances)
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New Zealand Downs Syndrome Association - NZDSAPeople with Down syndrome and their whānauResources and newsletters
New parent information pack
Face-to-face visits
Regional support groups
Advocacy
Education
Support and empowerment
Ph: 0800 693 724
Email: zone5@nzdsa.org.nz
https://nzdsa.org.nz/about-us/Requires membership (free-$30)
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Parent to ParentSupporting parents raising children with disabilities and neurodiversity.Support parent network
Local support groups
Information request
SibSupport NZ
Altogether Autism
Care Matters Services
Rare conditions register
Ph: 0508 236 236
Email: nelson@parent2parent.org.nz
N/A https://parent2parent.org.nz/
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Presbyterian Support Upper South Island - Family WorksSocial supports for both parents and childrenCounselling and social work
Support for children
Grief/loss program (age 6-12)
Mentoring (age 8-15)
Youth Service support (age 16-17)
Support for parents
Parenting through separation
Family dispute resolution
Strengthening families
Emotional regulation strategies (kids and teens)
Financial assistance
Family safety and violence prevention
Wrap around services
Ph: 03 547 9350 / 0800 477 874
Email: ps@psusi.org.nz
360 Annesbrook Drive, Annesbrook, Nelson 7010https://psuppersouth.org.nz/what-we-do/
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Respect Inspire Support Empower (RISE)Specialist family violence organisationCounselling
Safety programmes
Group or 1-1 education, information and support sessions
Relationship building skills training
Non-violence programmes
Dad’s programme
Relationship safety service – planning
Trauma service – long term therapeutic support
Whānau support programme
Parenting education – positive parenting
Under8teen (age 11-17 in youth justice)
Children’s service
Group or 1-1 education/ skills training
Ph: 03 548 3850 (Nelson)
Ph: 03 528 8976 (Motueka)
Email: admin@rise.net.nz
3/295 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010https://www.rise.net.nz/
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Specialised School Transport Assistance (SESTA)Transport for children with safety/ mobility needs which prevent them from travelling independentlyTransport to/from schoolvia applicationhttps://www.education.govt.nz/school/property-and-transport/transport/sesta/
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Skylight NZGrief, bereavement, loss, changeCounselling
Advocacy
WAVES programme (bereaved by suicide)
Travellers programme (school based)
Workshops/Webinars
Ph: 0800 299 100 / 04 939 6767
Email: info@skylight.org.nz
https://www.skylight.org.nz/
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Specific Learning Disabilities NelsonChildren who have (or are suspected to have) learning disabilitiesIndependent learning profile assessment (Woodcock-Johnson)
Referral/evidence for school applications e.g. NCEA special conditions
Individualised lessons/ tutoring
Resources for dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia
Ph: (03) 545 2298
Email: info@sldnelson.org.nz
https://www.sldnelson.org.nz/
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SPELD NZSupport services for specific learning disabilitiesDiagnostic assessment
1-to-1 tuition
Financial support for assessment and tutoring
PS and education for teachers and caregivers
Advice, support, and advocacy
Ph: 0800 773 536 ext. 1, then ext. 3
Email: southern@speld.org.nz
https://www.speld.org.nz/
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TākaiOnline parenting information and resources for whānau supporters with tamariki aged 0-5Group parenting program
Power of play webinars
Evidence based resources and activities
Educational material
Ages and stages resources
Ph: 04 918 9251
Email: kiaora@takai.nz
https://www.takai.nz/
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Upside Downs Education TrustFunded (private) speech language therapy for people with Downs syndromeSpeech Language Therapy (ongoing from birth to age 21)Ph: 0204 077 2400
Email: info@upsidedowns.co.nz
https://www.upsidedowns.co.nz/
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Whakatu Marae CommitteeServices for MāoriIndividualised wrap-around intervention for youth
Supported living (youth)
Whānau ora navigators
Social workers
Community bail home
Community connectors
Healing Informed Support (with Explore and Oranga Tamariki)
Whānau resilience
Financial hardship relief
Ph: 03 546 9097
Email: admin@whakatumarae.co.nz
99 Atawhai Drive, Atawhai, Nelson 7071https://www.whakatumarae.co.nz/services/
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Whakatū Te Korowai Manaakitanga TrustServices targeted at Māori, but open to everyoneMobile services
Financial and budgeting training
Social work
Whānau ora navigator
Mokopuna ora navigator
FASD navigator
Ph: 035475958
Email: robyn@tekorowaitrust.co.nz
398 Main Road Stoke, Nelson 7011, New Zealandhttps://www.whakatutekorowaitrust.co.nz/
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Whanake YouthYouth health and well-being services for ages 12-24Advocacy, support, and practical help
Youth programmes after school incl. job experience opportunities
Training for healthcare and community workers

Education sessions (for teens) on:
Mental health
Nutrition
Coping
Mindfulness techniques
Safety
Sexual health
Oral health
Clinical health
Ph: 021 154 2369
Email: hello@whanakeyouth.org.nz
548 Main Rd Stoke, Stoke, Nelson 7011https://www.whanakeyouth.org.nz/
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Yellow Brick Road NZSupport for whānau of someone experiencing mental distress1-on-1 and group support sessions
Helping children cope programme
Children’s growth programme
Mental health and wellbeing programmes for adults, tamariki and rangatahi
Advocacy services
Family peer support groups
Suicidal distress & postvention support
ADHD peer support group (Nelson) - Not on website yet.
Ph: 03 546 6090 or 027 5466010Alma House, 83A Buxton Square, Nelson, 7040https://yellowbrickroad.org.nz/
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YMCA NZYouth engagement, development, and empowermentOut of school care
Active recreation
Holiday programmes
Hospitality training (age 16-19)
Ph: 03 545 6760
Email: enquiries@ymcanelson.org.nz
156 Toi Toi Street, Nelson, 7010https://www.ymcanelson.org.nz/
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Big Brothers Big SistersYouth MentoringCommunity-based mentoring
School-based adult mentoring
School-based Teen monitoring
Ph: 03 545 9864
Email: nelson@bbbs.nz
https://www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz/nelson-tasman
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ADHD Hub WhakatuSupport Hub for children with ADHDInformation
Resources
Contact with RTLB
Support
Via website contact.https://sites.google.com/view/adhdhub-whakatu?fbclid=IwAR1TYh4RqGslW8IVkd4X_zZEwKI_sZbV4_i7Uz4o1Y6yGW5WmrnIqk2vayM_aem_AWUSApCaTBWZ_Q3kuAN73JlCudjW_zzG2maJ-oE30GSrCJETNztIrthR9vo_OvD4tBM
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Bricks Included (Lego Therapy for developing social skills)Children with a need to develop social skills?Small group Lego Therapy Ph: 021 264 1595
Email: bricksincludedplay@gmail.com
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The Nelson ClinicADHD and ASDTherapy
ADHD Assessment
ADHD coaching
ASD assessment
Neurodiversity Coaching
Counselling
Neurodiversity Friendly Talk Therapy
Art Therapy
Ph: 03 548 353642 Waimea Road, Nelson 7010https://nelsonclinic.nz/
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DivergenThinkingIndividuals, schools, businesses working with neurodiverse folks.Counselling
Neurodiverse professional development for schools.
Ph: 0800 348 374
Email: Information@divergenthinking.co.nz
https://www.divergenthinking.co.nz/
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At Peace Parenting (Online US Based)Parents with children who may have PDAOnline education coursesVia website contact.US basedhttps://www.atpeaceparents.com/
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MindkiwiChildren and families with ADHD SymptomsMindfulness therapy programme for adults, children and adolescents.Via website contact.https://mindkiwi.org.nz/
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Kirsty McKenzie - ADHD Coach Teenagers, parents and adults with ADHD and ASDNeurodiversity Coaching (ASD & ADHD)Via website contact.
ADHD Coach | Kirsty McKenzie ADHD Coach (adhd-coach.nz)
$25-75 Per Hour
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Waiora TamarikiWellbeing support for autistic children and their parents. Sleeping programmes
Eating programmes
Toileting programmes
ACT Therapy programme for caregivers of autistic children
Play to learn
Via website contact. Based out of Christchurch but offers programmes nationwidehttps://waioratamariki.org.nz/Free
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Kapa HaumanaTe ao Māori based therapeutic support for rangatahi and adults. Kapa Haka Programme
Individual Counselling
Couples Counselling
Ph: 020 403 28893
Email: Kapahaumanu@outlook.com
11 Richardson Street, Britannia Heights, Nelson. https://www.kapahaumanu.com/homeFree rangatahi counselling
Paid adult counselling and Kapa Haka programmes.
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Tātai Aho Rau Core EducationProfessional development for schools around inclusion and equity.Review tools
Facilitated Reflection
Workplace development workshops
Equity Capability Planning
Ph: 0800 267 301
Email: admin@core-ed.org
Based out of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurchhttps://core-ed.org/
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Music Therapy CentreMusic therapy for infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers.Individual music therapy
Music class
Group sessions
Ph: +6421644618
Email: cme.creativemusic@gmail.com
Nelson basedhttps://ncma.nz/therapy/
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